A sister's gift

Very shortly after I found out that I was pregnant, my sister asked me if she could create a blog that told the story of this pregnancy in pictures.  I was a little speechless when she asked and a little afraid to say yes.  I don't consider myself photogenic so I avoid being in photos.  I would have to put that aside if I was going to do this.  I decided in the end to do it though.  It has been a little strange asking permission to get certain photos.  The lab tech who drew my blood looked at us like we were crazy when we asked, and I am sure that my fertility doctor was thinking the same thing.  I am hoping that my new OB will be open to Melissa possibly coming in as well.   The new blog is here: http://amoxleybaby.blogspot.com/ .  I will also be putting it as one of the links along the side of my page.  Melissa has added some comments with some photos in case just the picture was confusing.  Make sure you go all the way to the beginning post and follow from there.

Twins

It is twins for us.  Ever since I found out, I have been both less nervous and more nervous.  Less nervous because the risk of carrying twins is far lower than the risk of carrying triplets.  Also, we do not have any babies sharing the same placenta (the twins are fraternal).  More nervous because I don't know what to expect this time.  That may seem funny since I certainly didn't know what to expect with the triplets either, but I really didn't have to.  Last year, I was seen by a doctor every week of my pregnancy from 7 weeks on.  Not only was I seen, but I had an ultrasound as well.  This time that is not going to happen.  I have an appointment scheduled with a new doctor, but it is not for another 3 weeks.  I have found out that it is going to be with the nurse practitioner instead of the doctor.  I am really interested to see what I am going to find out at this appointment.  How often are they going to see me?  Will I have more ultrasounds that a singleton pregnancy?  Are they going to try to use Doppler to find both babies' heartbeats at each appointment?  Will they do an ultrasound each time if they cannot find one of the heartbeats on Doppler?  Will they keep a closer eye on my cervix length this time since I know have a history of premature labor and birth?  I will have to wait for these answers.